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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,591.72, 202,348.56 and 89,204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,591.72, 202,348.56 and 89,204.84 is: 123,134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,591.72 : 202,348.56 = 89,204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,591.72/202,348.56 = 89,204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,591.72x = 202,348.56 × 89,204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,591.72x = 18,050,470,919.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,470,919.03/146,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,134.31

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